Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide

Get your bearings and discover York with an exclusive 2hr Private Tour, with your own expert guide. Our tour is all about spending time with a local, as well as uncovering our long history.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped York into the vibrant place you see today.

From the first Viking incursions when York was known as Jorvik, to a bustling market town and religious centre for England, to today’s stunning cobbled streets packed with history, see it all on your guided tour of York with a local guide.

Walk in the footsteps of Vikings and Romans, discovering our famous Roman walls, our magnificent churches and see the context of York today in our rich history on your tour.

Meet your guide at the Information Centre, and gain a little bit of background knowledge into York and it’s origins

Learn about Vikings and how they shaped York into the city it is now – and marvel at the world-renown Jorvik Centre (exterior visit only)

Discover this hidden gem, a largely preserved Medieval church with a highwayman buried in it’s graveyard! (exterior visit only)

Walk out to Clifford’s Tower and learn about its tragic history and its relationship with York’s townspeople (exterior visit only)

Admire York Museum and the infamous Highwayman, Dick Turpin and how he came to be an inmate here (exterior visit only)

See the beautiful guildhall of the Merchant Adventurers! (exterior visit only)

One of the most famous streets in England, and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books

Discover another hidden gem, a medieval townhouse with a long and surprising history, which has been lovingly renovated to its former glory (exterior visit only)

View another beautiful place of worship, and discover its connection with Guy Fawkes (exterior visit only)

Admire the magnificent York Minster as your guide unravels some of the history behind this amazing building (exterior visit only)

Finish the tour at the Treasurer’s House with some stories of its unearthly inhabitants (exterior visit only)

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Private Tour: 1-6 people
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• This Tour is Provided by Walking Tours in England.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.